Elwyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Elwyn means 'noble and fair' in Welsh.
Meaning of the Name Elwyn
Elwyn is a variation of the name Elvin, which originated from the Welsh name Eleiryywn. It is derived from the words 'el', meaning 'noble', and 'gwyn', meaning 'white' or 'fair'. Elwyn can be seen as a combination of these meanings, representing nobility and purity. The name has a strong Welsh origin and is often associated with Welsh mythology and folklore.
Popularity of the Name Elwyn
The popularity for the name Elwyn peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 104 births, which ranked number 1,351 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Elwyn had the most female births in 1917 with 7, which ranked number 3,713 out of 5,310 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1924 with 104, which ranked number 626 out of 4,970 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Elwyn
Popularity of Elwyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elwyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elwyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elwyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Elwyn
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